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カントリーマネージャー/ Country Manager

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A renowned medical equipment manufacturer is looking for a Country Manager. The selected candidate will oversee commercial growth, financial performance, distributor partnerships, talent development, and regulatory compliance across the Japan business.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the Japan growth strategy to achieve revenue, profitability, and market share targets
  • Identify expansion opportunities and lead major commercial negotiations and strategic partnerships
  • Manage distributor networks and strengthen relationships with hospitals, healthcare groups, clinicians, and procurement stakeholders
  • Oversee the Japan P&L, annual budgets, forecasts, pricing, and business planning
  • Recruit, develop, and retain talent while fostering a performance-driven and customer-focused culture
  • Ensure compliance with PMDA regulations, the PMD Act, quality standards, ethics, and corporate governance requirements

Requirements:

  • More than 10 years of experience in the medical device industry
  • More than 5 years of experience in a senior commercial leadership role in Japan
  • Experience in P&L management
  • Background in delivering growth in the Japanese healthcare market
  • Native level Japanese; business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience with multinational medical device companies
  • Prior market-entry or business expansion
  • Background in anaesthesia, respiratory, critical care, urology, or related hospital businesses

About the Company:

A global company providing high-quality products and dependable support to customers across Japan. It combines international expertise with a strong understanding of local needs.

Keywords:

製薬, メディカル, サイエンス, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 0JA75X

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Industrial and Automation

Focus: General Management / Representative Director / CEO

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Kanagawa

Job Reference: 0JA75X-C733E8C8

Date posted: 31 July 2026

Consultant: Samin Hoque